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Investiture Ceremony of Steven W. Boyce
The Seventh Judicial District cordially invites you to attend the investiture ceremony of Steven W. Boyce as a Magistrate Judge for Bonneville County.
To be held in the Ronald Longmore Centennial Courtroom at the Bonneville County Courthouse.
605 N. Capital Ave, Idaho Falls, ID
September 29, 2017 12:00pm
- Swearing in Ceremony
- Brief Program
- Reception and light luncheon following the ceremony
Public Invited
Attorneys Against Hunger Annual Fundraiser
History in the Making: Women of the Idaho Supreme Court–Live Stream Option Available
View the full event flyer here: Women of the Idaho Supreme Court
Can’t make it in person? You can now live stream this event!
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7th District Citizen’s Law Academy Fall Class
Citizens’ Law Academy
Idaho State Bar
7TH DISTRICT – IDAHO FALLS LOCATION
Fall 2017 Class
The Seventh District Bar Association is pleased to announce and open the application process to accept students for this year’s 2017 Citizens’ Law Academy (CLA).
The CLA is an adult education program offered free to attendees, and is coordinated by the Idaho Law Foundation’s Law Related Education Program in collaboration with our Seventh District Bar Association which includes the following ten (10) counties: Bingham, Bonneville, Butte, Custer, Jefferson, Madison, Clark, Fremont, Lemhi, and Teton Counties. The purpose of the CLA is to educate others as to their rights under the law, discover what lawyers do and how they serve the public, and understand how the judicial system works.
The CLA is open to anyone eighteen (18) years or older, who have a high level of interest in our program. All applicants must fill out an application. Typically, thirty-five (35) people participate in the Academy each year. Seating will quickly fill. The CLA program itself is staffed by volunteers from the legal community. This year’s presenters include: a. Seventh Judicial District Administrative Judge Darren Simpson; b. Bonneville County Prosecuting Attorney Daniel Clark and Curtis Smith a Criminal Defense attorney in private practice of the firm of Thompson Smith Woolf Anderson Wilkinson & Birch; c. Judge Jim D. Pappas, United States Bankruptcy Judge, District of Idaho; d. Judge Randy Smith, United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit; e. Marvin Smith private practice attorney of the firm Hawley Troxel with Craig Simpson private practice attorney with Westmark Credit Union;
f. Seventh Judicial District Judge Gregory Moeller; g. Brent Hill, President Pro Tempore of the Idaho Senate. The classes will be held in the Centennial Courtroom of the Bonneville County Courthouse, located at 605 North Capital Avenue, Idaho Falls, Idaho. The classes begin on Wednesday, September 20, 2017 and will continue for seven (7) weeks, with classes being held on each Wednesday thereafter. The Academy’s last class will be on November 1, 2017, with graduation held thereafter. The classes run from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday nights. Refreshments are served after each class.
All citizens of these 10 counties are encouraged to apply. This is an exclusive and unique experience to be able to be educated and discuss legal matters with the most prominent judges and attorneys in the state of Idaho. The deadline to apply to this fall’s Academy is Friday, September 13, 2017. If you have any questions or are interested in attending this year’s Academy, please contact Jonathan Harris, at phone number (208) 785-2310; email: harrisjw@bakerharrislaw.com, to receive an application for the Academy.
Civil Justice Reform Task Force Survey
Dear Member of the Idaho State Bar,
We appreciate those of you who have taken the time to complete the survey developed by the Civil Justice Reform Task Force on civil litigation in Idaho. If you have not yet completed the survey, we are extending the time to complete the survey to October 6 and ask that you take the time to complete the survey. To access the survey, click on the below link:
https://idcourts.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0DJJWYTteZfQu1L
Completing this survey will take approximately thirty (30) minutes. Results of this survey will inform the Task Force as it identifies potential concerns and recommends improvements to the civil justice system. If you receive more than one e-mail, please disregard the duplicates. We are working with the Idaho State Bar for distribution. In some instances, this may result in duplicate e-mails.
In addition, the Idaho Law Foundation, Inc. has agreed to provide a CLE voucher for a one-hour online, on-demand, recorded program. To receive this voucher, please provide your email address at the end of the survey. For those of you that have completed the survey by September 20, your e-mail information will be forwarded to the Idaho Law Foundation, Inc. by September 25 for dissemination of the voucher and instructions on how to select and view your program. If you have any questions about the voucher please contact msheikh@isb.idaho.gov the week of September 25. If you complete the survey after September 20, your e-mail information will be forwarded to the Idaho Law Foundation, Inc. by October 13 and you can contact the Idaho Law Foundation, Inc. the week of October 16 week for dissemination of the voucher and instructions on how to select and view your program.
Your help in this effort is greatly appreciated,
Molly Huskey
Molly Huskey
Judge, Idaho Court of Appeals
Dinner with U.S. Tax Court Judge Cary Douglas Pugh-You’re Invited!
DINNER WITH U.S. TAX COURT JUDGE CARY DOUGLAS PUGH – You’re Invited!
Hosted by the Idaho State Bar Taxation, Probate & Trust Law Section
Monday, September 11, 2017
6:00 p.m. (MT) – No Host Social
6:30 p.m. (MT) – Dinner
Tavern at Bown Crossing
3111 S. Bown Way – Boise, ID
$35.00 per person
Join the Taxation, Probate & Trust Law Section as they host U.S. Tax Court Judge Cary Douglas Push for a social hour, dinner and brief discussion.
Please RSVP to Lindsey Welfley prior to 12:00 p.m. Noon THIS FRIDAY, September 8, 2017.
The cost for dinner will be $35 per person and will include salad, entrée – ordered from a limited menu – dessert, and non-alcoholic beverage. Judge Douglas Pugh will provide brief comments to attendees.
Payment must be paid in advance of the dinner and should be sent using the registration form below to: Idaho State Bar, PO Box 895, Boise, ID 83701-0895.
To register for this event, click HERE.
Legal Compensation, Benefits and Billing Rate Survey
The Idaho Association of Legal Administrators is partnering with Armanino LLP to provide a new and improved Legal Compensation, Benefits and Billing Rate Survey. Participants are required to register at https://learn.armaninollp.com/2017-law-firm-survey. After registration, participants receive an email with a link for payment and a separate email with instructions to complete the survey. Be sure to register and complete the survey to get your copy at a discounted participant price. Please share this opportunity with your management and/or human resources team. For more information, contact Idaho ALA Chapter President, Stacey Coleman at sdc@elamburke.com.
How you can help those affected by Hurricane Harvey
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UPDATE: ISB/ILF Phone System Back Up
UPDATE: Our phone system has been restored. We are now receiving calls. Thank you for your patience.
2018 Malpractice Coverage Requirement – General Information
Idaho Bar Commission Rule 302(a)(5):
Rule 302. Licensing Requirements.
Following admission as a member of the Bar, an attorney may maintain membership as follows:
(a) Active or House Counsel Member. An Active or House Counsel Member shall:
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(5) Certify to the Bar (A) whether the attorney represents private clients; and (B) if the attorney represents private clients, submit proof of current professional liability insurance coverage at the minimum limit of $100,000 per occurrence/$300,000 annual aggregate. Each attorney admitted to the active practice of law in this jurisdiction who is required to have professional liability insurance shall identify the primary carrier and shall notify the Bar in writing within thirty (30) days if the professional liability insurance policy providing coverage lapses, is no longer in effect, or terminates for any reason, unless the policy is renewed or replaced without substantial interruption.
When did the Rule take effect?
the requirements took effect with the 2018 annual licensing.
When do I report that I have coverage?
Lawyers subject to rule will be required to report on their professional liability insurance coverage annually during licensing by submitting the Professional Liability Insurance Coverage Certification. Unless there is a lapse or termination in coverage that lasts longer than 30 days, this is the only time that lawyers will be required to report on their coverage.
What information must I provide to confirm I have coverage?
You must provide information from your carrier listing the name of carrier, name of insured, coverage limits and policy expiration date. If you submit your policy declaration page to demonstrate your compliance with this rule, please redact the premium amount and any other information not required by the rule.
Can I maintain an active license and not obtain coverage?
Yes, if you do not represent private clients. You can indicate this on the disclosure form that you will receive in your licensing packet.
If I only take a few cases a year, am I required to obtain coverage?
Yes.
If I only do pro bono work, do I need coverage?
Yes. However, if you only plan to take pro bono cases, coverage may be available through the Idaho Law Foundation’s Idaho Volunteer Lawyers Program. You can contact the program at 208-334-4500.
If I practice out of state am I required to obtain coverage?
Yes, if you practice out of state and represent private clients, under the rule you are required to have malpractice coverage.
What prompted the rule change?
A resolution proposing to amend the Bar Commission Rules to require a minimum amount of legal malpractice coverage was submitted to the membership during the 2016 resolution process. The resolution passed by a 51% to 49% vote of bar members. The proposed rule change was submitted to the Idaho Supreme Court. The Court adopted the rule change in an order issued March 30, 2017.
Who can I contact about getting a policy?
The Idaho State Bar endorses ALPS, https://www.alpsnet.com/. If you have an insurance broker, he or she may be able to provide options. Marsh McLennan Agency in Spokane, Moreton and Company in Boise, and the Hartwell Corporation in Caldwell and Idaho Falls assist lawyers with obtaining legal professional liability coverage and may have other carrier options. In addition to ALPS, a few carriers we know provide coverage in Idaho are; Attorney Protective, Travelers, and Allied World. There are other carriers that offer coverage. If you find a carrier that is not listed above, we recommend that you confirm the carrier has a history of providing legal malpractice coverage in Idaho.